For the 2025 school year, there are 5 blue ribbon public high schools serving 5,144 students in Rhode Island.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Rhode Island are Barrington High School, East Greenwich High School and Classical High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rhode Island blue ribbon public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Rhode Island public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Rhode Island blue ribbon public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Rhode Island average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East Greenwich High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Rhode Island or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public High Schools in Rhode Island (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barrington High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
220 Lincoln Avenue
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3150
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3150
Grades: 9-12
| 1,101 students
Rank: #22.
East Greenwich High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
300 Avenger Drive
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 398-1300
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 398-1300
Grades: 9-12
| 742 students
Rank: #33.
Classical High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
770 Westminster Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-9145
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-9145
Grades: 9-12
| 1,119 students
Rank: #44.
North Kingstown Sr. High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
150 Fairway Drive
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 268-6236
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 268-6236
Grades: 9-12
| 1,294 students
Rank: #55.
Davies Career-tech High School
Vocational School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 Jenckes Hill Road
Lincoln, RI 02865
(401) 728-1500
Lincoln, RI 02865
(401) 728-1500
Grades: 9-12
| 888 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Rhode Island?
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Rhode Island include Barrington High School, East Greenwich High School and Classical High School.
How many blue ribbon public high schools are located in Rhode Island?
5 blue ribbon public high schools are located in Rhode Island.
What is the racial composition of students in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island blue ribbon public high schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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